Greece bans social media for children under 15 starting in 2027

Greece has passed a law that bans children under 15 from using social media. Parliament approved the bill on Friday. The ban begins in 2027. Companies that run social media platforms get two months to put ways in place to verify the ages of their users.

What changed

Until now, many platforms have relied on users to state their own age. This bill pushes companies to check it instead. The reported reason is growing concern about children online. The ban covers social media platforms and applies to anyone under 15.

Who it affects

• Children under 15 in Greece, who will lose access to social media from 2027.
• Parents, who may see new age checks when kids try to sign up.
• Social media companies, which have two months to set up age verification.
• Businesses that market on these platforms, which may see changes in who they can reach.

What is not known yet

The material available does not say which platforms are covered. It does not explain how age checks will work, what data companies will need, or what penalties apply for breaking the rule. It also does not give the exact 2027 start date. Those details will likely shape how much the law changes daily life.

What happens next

The two-month window for age verification is the first deadline to watch. Other countries are weighing similar steps, so stricter age checks may become more common. Parents and business owners with a social media presence should keep an eye on how platforms respond.